How We Help

A Wider Circle’s efforts focus on the provision of basic need items, workforce development, wraparound support, and neighborhood revitalization. These four components work in concert to create lasting change in the lives of those we serve. A Wider Circle says no to nobody! Anyone in need of help can find it here. In addition to all of the individuals and families that call us, more than 500 government, social service, and nonprofit agencies regularly contact us for help in serving their clients.

“I have been smiling from ear to ear all day long. I am thanking God. My kids and I are sleeping on the floor. They get up for school and they are tired. My doctor says that I need to get up off the floor. I was so happy when I called you… knowing that I would get the beds was the light at the end of the tunnel.”

– Alexis

“My heart is full. I feel good. I got nice things that I really needed. I got sick last year and I was in hospital from January through June. My children don’t have to sleep on the floor anymore and I can take the sheets off of my windows.”

– A Wider Circle client served

“Thank you so much for this great opportunity. I’m more confident and really would like to turn my life around. I would love to attend more classes here. I am planning to go back to school so I can take myself out of poverty and later on be able to also help others. Again thank you for the difference that you’re all making in our lives.”

– Job Skills Graduate, Summer 2013

“I have been homeless and living in poverty. When I came to A Wider Circle, I felt like a new person. Things I knew I couldn’t afford were now loaded onto a truck for me! God Bless you all!”

– DeAndra, One is Not Enough

“I was blessed to receive a place to live but had no furniture for myself and my five-year-old daughter. A case manager from Veterans Affairs referred me to A Wider Circle and now my whole condo is furnished, and I also received toys. I appreciate greatly what A Wider Circle has done for me and my fellow veterans. May God Bless them, and I thank them for THEIR SERVICE TO THE VETS AND THIS GREAT COUNTRY!!”